A new study reports that urinary mercury concentrations weren’t correlated with the incidence of autism — so Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is still wrong. Continue reading Debunked (more): Mercury-Autism Link
Wrong: Christian Science Monitor headline on Heartland leak
“Documents reveal Koch-funded group’s plot to undermine climate science.” Continue reading Wrong: Christian Science Monitor headline on Heartland leak
Heartland Institute Responds to Stolen and Fake Documents
FEBRUARY 15, 2012 – The following statement from The Heartland Institute – a free-market think tank – may be used for attribution. For more information, contact Communications Director Jim Lakely at jlakely@heartland.org and 312/377-4000.
Yesterday afternoon, two advocacy groups posted online several documents they claimed were The Heartland Institute’s 2012 budget, fundraising, and strategy plans. Some of these documents were stolen from Heartland, at least one is a fake, and some may have been altered. Continue reading Heartland Institute Responds to Stolen and Fake Documents
Sip Your Way to … Asthma?
Belgium not prepared for ‘no nukes’
“I will say that I am getting out of [nuclear] only when I am sure I have an alternative ready,” [the Belgian energy chief] said. Nuclear power accounts for roughly 55% of Belgium’s electricity production. Continue reading Belgium not prepared for ‘no nukes’
Faulty Thermometer Likely Cause of Fukushima Temperature Rise
“The prospect of another catastrophic explosion at the Fukushima-Daiichi is “virtually zero.” Continue reading Faulty Thermometer Likely Cause of Fukushima Temperature Rise
Nanoscare: Children may have highest exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles
But there are no identified risks to health. Continue reading Nanoscare: Children may have highest exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles
Thirsty: Global warming to cause U.S. water shortages by 2050?
Water is the most abundant substance on Earth. Continue reading Thirsty: Global warming to cause U.S. water shortages by 2050?
Claim: Extreme summer temperatures occur more frequently
Because the computer models say so? Continue reading Claim: Extreme summer temperatures occur more frequently
SMH: Scientist denies he is mouthpiece of US climate-sceptic think tank
“Institutions or organisations simply pay for services rendered — in the same way that an architect is paid for their work, so are scientists.” Continue reading SMH: Scientist denies he is mouthpiece of US climate-sceptic think tank
Greenpeace breaks into power plant, scales smokestack
The environmental movement is a criminal enterprise — we’ll have more to back that up soon!. Continue reading Greenpeace breaks into power plant, scales smokestack
Greens try burning down biomass industry
Regardless of whether biomass is actually “carbon neutral,” this controversy is ridiculous. Continue reading Greens try burning down biomass industry